Electric power supply cut off yesterday (27/06/2013) led throughout Sarawak face a blackout this is due to the tripping circuit at the Kemena-Bintulu transmission line.

The blackout which occurred at 17:40 yesterday was causing traffic jams throughout the city in Sarawak. Meanwhile Lawas is not affected and enjoy uninterrupted power supply because it is not connected to the main electricity grid.

Due to electric power blackouts caused many traders close their business premises earlier and while those who have their own power generators continue to open outlets as usual.

Before this seldom happened blackout throughout the state, but since it is connected directly to the main electrical grid causing electricity cut off throughout Sarawak except for areas that are not connected to the main electricity grid.

We urge the authorities should act immediately address the problem from recurring because in case of blackout as yet, this could threaten national security from the threat of enemy attack from the outside.

The authorities do not look lightly this problem, the authorities should provide alternative power supply or backup power supply to overcome blackout throughout the country strike again.

In case of emergency the authorities should be prepared to face any quick solution to avoid unwanted things happen to the people of this country.

Do not just want to make money but neglected national security caused by power supply failure causes loss of people and threatened to national security. Like what happened in Miri house burnt because of blackout due to using candles and so on.

We hope that this problem can be resolved quickly for the benefit of the people and to national security.